Remains found near NC campsite belonged to Elgin man

Officials have identified a man whose remains were found scattered near a campsite in the North Carolina portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a bear lurked nearby.

Suburban restaurant owner allegedly took $170K in PPP loans after laying off staff

A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.

Elgin man charged with animal torture after dog is euthanized from extensive injuries

Kane County prosecutors allege that Gonzalo Villagomez inflicted "severe and extensive" injuries to a 2-year-old female Rottweiler mix from July 9 to July 10.

$1 million bail for driver accused of killing woman on bike in Elgin police chase

A 28-year-old Elgin man faces a count of reckless homicide after fleeing police in a car on Tuesday and striking two bicyclists, one fatally, in the west suburb.

Freeport resident sentenced 11 years for sexually assaulting a child

James “Jamie” Boots was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in January, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office. The attacks happened while Boots lived in Elgin.

Pair charged in string of attacks in Elgin

A man and a woman are facing charges after allegedly beating multiple people earlier this month during a crime spree in west suburban Elgin.

Elgin church draws ire of Gov. Pritzker with decision to open ahead of state mandate
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Jeremy Dys, attorney from First Liberty Institute, talks about why Northwest Bible Baptist Church refuses to adhere to Gov. Pritzker's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.

Man accused of pointing gun in Elgin road rage, DUI case

A man is facing DUI and weapons charges after a road rage incident last month in northwest suburban Elgin.

Elgin man charged with beating, choking partner

Xavier L. Pruitt has been released on bail on felony charges of aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint and a misdemeanor count of domestic battery, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.

Man charged with dealing meth in Elgin

He is being held at the Kane County Jail on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court April 22.

Elgin freight train derailment disrupts Metra MD-W service

Service was disrupted Sunday on Metra’s Milwaukee District West line after a freight train derailed near northwest suburban Elgin.

All Illinois casinos shutting down because of coronavirus

The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.